LA JOLLA, California, May 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 2026 Triton Giving Day Breaks Records, Raising $1.1 Million * Together, we did it! This year, Triton Giving Day inspired extraordinary support from the UC San Diego community, raising a record $1.1 million, a 65% increase over last year. A total of 4,055 gifts were made as part of the annual 24-hour online fundraising effort held April 29. Gifts were made to 232 different funds and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM, Binnies and Ramboll joint venture appointed for Phase 2 of Singapore's Integrated Waste Management Facility * DALLAS (May 20, 2026) -A joint venture between AECOM (NYSE: ACM), Binnies and Ramboll today announced that it has been appointed by Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) to deliver multi-disciplinary consultancy services for Phase 2 of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT and AAUP: Apollo CEO Is Using Company Resources to Fund Personal, Political Agenda * AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson have written a letter to Apollo Global Management board member and audit committee chair Jessica Bibliowicz to demand that the Apollo board investigate CEO Marc Rowan's personal   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package * Today, the bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)-celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelmin  more

STANFORD, California, May 19 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Alfred E. Mann Charities awards Stanford School of Medicine $10 million to accelerate AI innovations in children's health * Alfred E. Mann Charities, Inc. has made a $10 million gift to the Stanford School of Medicine to recruit a world-class leader for the Hub for Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Medicine, an initiative dedicated to developing and deploying AI solutions for children's  more

BURBANK, California, May 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: Twin Trouble, Sneezing Snafus, and Bafflingly Bad Drivers (6/7) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/12/26) * SUNDAY, JUNE 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Twin Trouble, Sneezing Snafus, and Bafflingly Bad Drivers" (3617) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/12/26) Logline: It's a week of uncontrollable giggles, featuring sneezing s  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Are birds scared of women? The study that's taken flight on social media * Key takeaways * An international study of how human behavior affects urban birds' anti-predator reactions found that men can get about three feet closer than women before birds flee. * The study is the latest to find animals recognize differences between men and women, suggesting studies with all-male or all-  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Makes $19 Billion Commitment to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to California AT&T is modernizing California's network, moving away from aging copper infrastructure, to deliver reliable, affordable, always-on connectivity for customers statewide, supporting the next era of innovation and growth Key Takeaways: * We're committing to invest $19 billion in California through 2030 to connect more Californians to the best a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Atmosphere of Saturn-sized planet with Earth-like temperature contains methane * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A planet that is about the size of Saturn, but with a temperature more like Earth's, has an atmosphere rich in methane, according to a new study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Unlike the gas giant planets -Jupiter and Saturn -in Earth's solar system, which are distant fro  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers * North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrpt) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Outlook Sees Renewed Opportunity Across Commercial Real Estate, Farmland, Timberland and Energy * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America today released its 2026 Specialty Asset Management Outlook (PDF), highlighting investment opportunities across commercial real estate (CRE), farmland, timberland, and energy. As capital m  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release: * * * Bourns to Exhibit Magnetic Components and Circuit Protection Solutions for Battery Management and On-Board Charger Applications at Automotive Engineering Exposition Yokohama 2026 * RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 20, 2026 \- Bourns will present its portfolio of magnetic components, circuit protection solutions, and custom magnetics   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Hayes, Fitzpatrick, and Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Fresh Meals to Schools * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in introducing the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act. Companion legis  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Warns UCLA's New Framework Could Chill Free Speech, Calls on Univ. to Equally Protect Muslim and Palestinian Students The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today warned that new recommendations from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s "Initiative to Combat Antisemitism Action Group Report" risk fur  more

POMONA, California, May 21 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Class of 2026 Urged to Dream, Do, Become For Lorraine Truguerro, earning her college degree was an opportunity to make a long-delayed dream come true. The 63-year-old Diamond Bar resident, who received her bachelor's in human resources management, had always wanted to earn a college degree, but then life got busy. Between a successful career in the staffing industry,  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC What you need to know: In DC, Governor Newsom met with members of California's Congressional delegation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other members of Congress to discuss Los Angeles wildfire recovery, Republican's assault on voting rights, and efforts to defend immigrant communities.   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Investigating Tulare County Sheriff's Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506 * **The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve** OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to A  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate a sacred Native American cultural item connected to a known lineal descendant under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the cultural item is a basket collected in the late 1890s and early 1900s from the Hat Creek or Big Bend areas in Shasta County, California. The basket was collected by  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * California secures federal assistance to support response to Bain Fire in Riverside County Evacuation orders in effect, residents urged to follow guidance from local officials What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Bain Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Riverside County. * JURUPA VALLEY - Working closely with   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 21 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news: * * * California State Senate Confirms George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel The California Senate confirmed Tuesday the reappointment of George Cardona as the Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar of California. This is Cardona's second Senate confirmation. In June 2022, Cardona became the first Senate confirmation of a Chief Trial Counsel in 10 years. Under Cardona's leadership, the Office of Chief   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for SLO Airport * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced $2,255,000 in federal funding for the San Luis Obispo County Airport to improve the baggage screening system. The airport's current system is too undersized and outdated to adequately meet curr  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 20 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark scientist contributes to study finding carbon markets aren't yet accurately accounting for climate-caused risks like wildfire, drought * The U.S. forests involved in carbon-credit programs face significant and growing risks from climate-driven disturbances such as wildfire, drought, and insect outbreaks, according to a study published in Nature on May 20. Carbon credits are one form of market-based in  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Department Initiates Review of California Coastal Management Program under Coastal Zone Management Act The Department of Commerce announced the transmittal of a letter from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct a full, formal review of Calif  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primarie  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, REAL ESTATE CAUCUS CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PACKAGE * WASHINGTON -Today, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus- U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46). Mark Alford (MO-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-04) -celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housi  more

IRVINE, California, May 20 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality Broker Listing Exchange (Cotality BLX) Launches to Give Brokerages Options and Control Over How They Market Their Listings Keller Williams and HomeServices of America to implement Cotality BLX to streamline listings from pre-market to close and support industry standards right from the start.  * Cotality(tm), a leading global property information, analyti  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 21 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB receives historic archive gift from Congregation Emanu El The William Russler Memorial Archives of Congregation Emanu El Collection, which documents 135 years of Jewish life in the Inland Empire, will be housed at the John M. Pfau Library. * California State University, San Bernardino has received an extraordinary collection of historical archives from Congregation   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Journal Recognizes Seth Gerber and Brent Hawkins as Top IP Lawyers CENTURY CITY and SAN FRANCISCO: The Daily Journal has named Morgan Lewis partners Seth Gerber and Brent Hawkins to its 2026 list of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California, an annual recognition highlighting leading California-based lawyers and their contributions to the field of I  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Delphi Group Uses Data To Forecast the Flu and Other Epidemics * Working to help officials manage future public health emergencies, Carnegie Mellon University researchers want to forecast infectious disease outbreaks like meteorologists predict the weather. Outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19, or a resurgence of one like monkey pox, can happen any time of year, said Roni Rosenfeld (opens in new   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- Diablo Valley College has completed an inventory of Native American associated funerary objects tied to multiple archaeological sites in California and determined there is a cultural affiliation with the Wilton Rancheria, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the action was carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Diablo Valley College determined that 61 funerary objects were intent  more

ANAHEIM, California, May 21 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * Disney Experiences to Debut All-New Mission Featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Guests now have more control than ever before with new destinations, enhanced gameplay and an original storyline aboard the Millennium Falcon starring fan-favorite characters from the Star Wars galaxy * Glendale, Calif. - Beginning May 22, 2026, visitors of Star War  more

ANAHEIM, California, May 21 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * Kids Rule Summer at Disneyland Resort 2026 "Things To Do" Fact Sheet This summer at Disneyland Resort, kids are leading the way to an unforgettable visit to The Happiest Place on Earth for the whole family - from thrilling attractions and beloved character encounters to exciting entertainment and iconic experiences for all. These must-do moments are just the start of a magical summer to remember for both the y  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dole Institute of Politics announces summer America at 250 programming * LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announced today its summer programming lineup in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 4. All events are free and open to the public. "The America 250 commemorations and World Cup events together in s  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partners Agatha Liu and Jeremy Elman Named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers by the Daily Journal LOS ANGELES --Duane Morris LLP partners Agatha Liu and Jeremy Elman have been named in the Daily Journal's 2026 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list. This list recognizes California's leading attorneys in patent, trademark and copyright law, focusing on high-stakes litigation, A  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * During Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces $540 million investment to improve infrastructure statewide, connecting Californians to reliable and safe transportation What you need to know: Kicking off Infrastructure Week, Governor Newsom announces more than $540 million to advance cutting-edge transportation systems - increasing highway safety, enhancing connect  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in California * San Francisco - Today, EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect California from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to advancing cooperative federalism and Making America He  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $27.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Nevada * San Francisco - Today, EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Nevada from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to advancing cooperative federalism and Making America Healthy Ag  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $6.2 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in American Samoa * Pago Pago - Today, EPA is announcing $6.2 million in funding to protect American Samoa from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to advancing cooperative federalism and Making America   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $6.2 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Guam * Today, EPA is announcing $6.2 million in funding to protect Guam from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to advancing cooperative federalism and Making America Healthy Again. This funding wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles promulgated within the final rule entitled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles." This reconsideration will occur in two separate, but coordinated, rulemakings. In this Part 1 rulemaking, the EPA is proposing to amend the phase-in schedule for the Tier 4 criteria pollutant st  more

COSTA MESA, California, May 21 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Full-year results FY26 Strong FY26 strategic and financial performance * Experian plc, the global data and technology company, today issues its financial report for the year ended 31 March 2026. Brian Cassin, Chief Executive Officer, commented: FY26 was a record year for Experian, with performance at the upper end of our expectations and strong strategic m  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, May 20 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Faculty and Staff Achievements Spring 2026 * The work of CSUN faculty and staff members is recognized in a variety of ways, including: * Funding from outside organizations to support unique programs and cutting-edge research facilitated on campus. * Publications of books or articles. * Professional awards. * Presentations at conferences. * Appointments and election  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on (date): * * * Big Changes to Google Analytics and Google Ads Coming in June: Is Your Business Prepared? Are you ready for the significant changes to Google Analytics and Google Ads that are coming on June 15? Your business may need to take immediate action by updating your structural configurations in Google Analytics and Google Ads, as well as your privacy notice, and cookie management platform (CMP). No  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Votes to Lower Housing Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to expand housing supply, cut unnecessary regulatory barriers, and restore affordability to the American housing market. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the bill. The legislation aims to address unaffordable housing costs s  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Four MCG early-career researchers secure AHA funding * Four early-career researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have been recently awarded Bridge Career Development Awards from the American Heart Association. Each grant provides $77,000 for one year, allowing the early-career researchers to continue projects started under previous early-career AHA grants. Dipankar Ash, PhD  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 21 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * GitLab To Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended April 30, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Man  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ian Ballon Recognized on Daily Journal 2026 Top IP Lawyers List * SILICON VALLEY, Calif. - May 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Ian C. Ballon has been named to the 2026 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list by the Daily Journal, an honor awarded to California attorneys who are shaping the intellectual property (IP) landsc  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * GT 256: ICBM Test Launch Verifies System Reliability * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This routine launch, designated GT 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 20 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 40th Annual Conference to highlight capacity-building initiatives * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 40th Annual Conference will feature workshops under Track One on "Capacity Building for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Emerging HSIs." More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, "40 Years of Champi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House of Representatives Passes Liccardo's Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House passed an amended bipartisan housing package, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes four bills authored by Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16)-the most by any Democratic freshman member. The package includes Liccardo's BUILD Housing Act, the Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Mode  more

BERKELEY, California, May 21 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news: * * * How "Pop-Up" Fishing Gear Offers Hope to Whales and Fishers By Abigail Wadkins-Daub Every year, whales become entangled in fishing gear off the coasts of California and the Northeastern United States. Many drown immediately, while others drag heavy ropes and traps for months or years as the lines cut into their flesh, leaving them exhausted, starving, and slowly   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * ICBM test launch verifies system reliability * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This routine launch, designated GT 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. It acts as a compreh  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Releases Policy Position on Extended Producer Responsibility as Compliance Deadlines Hit the Fresh Produce Industry * The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) today released its formal policy position on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws affecting fresh produce packaging, urging federal and state policymakers to design EPR programs that  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Informatica Announces Headless Data Management for AWS to Power Trusted, Enterprise-Ready Agentic Workflows * LAS VEGAS -May 20, 2026 - Informatica from Salesforce, a leader in AI-powered enterprise cloud data management, today announced deeper integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) at Informatica World 2026. Inform  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Informatica Deepens Collaboration with Microsoft to Deliver Trusted Data for Agentic AI and Analytics at Scale * Informatica World, LAS VEGAS-May 20, 2026 - Informatica from Salesforce, a leader in AI-powered enterprise cloud data management, today announced deeper collaboration with Microsoft, unveiling new integration  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Informatica from Salesforce Delivers the Trusted Data Foundation Every AI Agent Needs -- Now Across Every Surface, Every Platform, Everywhere * You can't have trusted AI without trusted data. Every enterprise is racing to put agents to work -but most are still running on data that is fragmented, outdated, and impossible  more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Core Ultra Series 3: The New Standard for Edge AI Robotics Compute * At 2 a.m., an emergency room nurse orders a latte at a quiet hospital coffee stand. There is no human behind the counter. Instead, a sleek robotic arm pivots, grabs a cup and begins a precise dance of grinding   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on multiple permit applications involving endangered foreign species under the Endangered Species Act. The notice covers requests involving the import, export, breeding and scientific study of protected animals and biological materials. The agency said the applications involve zoological institutions, conservation organizations and museums seeking authorization for activities that w  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Gillibrand & Booker: Senate to Vote Today on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that the Senate will vote today on their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a final rule fro  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum in Michigan plans to repatriate a Native American cultural item linked to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the museum intends to return one basket identified as a sacred object and object of cultural patrimony. Museum officials described the item as a bowl-shaped coiled basket with a t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: "It's got to stop now" Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive Medicaid fraud in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.  Key excerpts of the speech are below: "What we also know is that there is an enormous amount of fraud in Medicaid. I mean, we know that. There are a lot of st  more

ANAHEIM, California, May 21 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * Kids Rule Summer in 2026 at Disneyland Resort with New Star Wars Experience, Limited-Time Seasonal Favorites and Special Offers * Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run debuts new mission in celebration of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" film on May 22, 2026 * Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues with limited-time fun through Aug. 9, 2026 * Special ticket and hotel offers provide flexible options an  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA Opera's June 20 Renee Fleming Recital Becomes September 22 Concert with Bela Fleck at Walt Disney Concert Hall The soprano and the banjo virtuoso unite for Renee Fleming with Bela Fleck: The Fiddle and the Drum, an evening celebrating Appalachian folk traditions featuring My Bluegrass Heart with Aoife O'Donovan * LA Opera's June 20 recital with Renee Fleming at the Dorothy  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * LA PHIL HONORS GUSTAVO DUDAMEL AS ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LAUREATE OF THE LA PHIL AND FOUNDING DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR LAUREATE OF YOLA UPON COMPLETION OF HIS TENURE AS MUSIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR The LA Phil today announced Gustavo Dudamel will receive two new honorary titles celebrating his transformative 17 years with the orchestra - the Diane and M. David Paul Ar  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, May 20 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Land-based origins of life explored in UCSC-led special issue of 'Astrobiology' * For scientists seeking to understand the origins of life on Earth, a central debate is land versus sea: whether life began in hot springs or other chemically dynamic environments on land, or in deep-sea hydrothermal vents.  A new special issue of the journal Astrobiology, titled "An Origin of Lif  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Meet the machines that matter: the Optics Inspector LLNL tackles the nation's toughest security challenges through bold, multidisciplinary science powered by advanced facilities and instruments. In this new series, meet the machines that work behind the scenes at the Laboratory to drive discovery, push boundaries and enable excellence. From inspecting optics a  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Logan Receives UW Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award Barbara "Bunny" Logan, assistant professor of history at the University of Wyoming, brings history to life in the classroom through a dynamic teaching style that students consistently describe as engaging and entertaining. Those accolades, among many others, have resulted in Logan being named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 John P. Ellbogen M  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, California, plans to repatriate 11 Native American cultural items connected to the Tejon Indian Tribe under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum stated that the items qualify as objects of cultural patrimony tied to the tribe through traditional knowledge and consultation. According to the notice, the collection includes   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Address Educator Shortages and Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Maternal Mental Health Month: Wellbeing Is a Family Affair * When Sarkis and Seakly Manukyan decided to start a family, they did what many couples do: They talked excitedly about the future, prepared financially and emotionally, and imagined what their life with a child might look like. "We were really looking forward to it, discussing what  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN BARNEY FRANK * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts's 4th congressional district from 1981 to 2013. "I'm heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend and former colleague Barney Frank," said Congresswoman   more

SUNNYVALE, California, May 21 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * Matt Derella Expands Leadership Across LinkedIn Ads and Microsoft Advertising LinkedIn Ads is building strong momentum with rapid growth across video and event ads for B2B brands, while Microsoft Advertising continues to deliver strength and performance at scale. Starting today, Matt Derella, who joined LinkedIn in December 2024 to lead global sales for the advertising business, is t  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of Riverside, California, plans to repatriate 44 cultural items affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the collection includes 33 potsherds and 11 baskets identified as objects of cultural patrimony connected to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. Museum officials determined the i  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C A&T JOMC Alumna Jada Webb Selected for National Geographic Content Scholarship Program * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 20, 2026) -Jada Webb '26, who graduated from the mass communication program in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected for the highly competitive   more

PASADENA, California, May 21 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA-developed AI Could Help Track Harmful Algae By fusing data from different space missions, AI could someday support 'maps without gaps' when it comes to noxious blooms. NASA scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool to take on a longstanding challenge in ocean waters. In a study recently published in AGU Earth and Space Science, researchers reported the tool was able t  more

MERCED, California, May 19 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * New Business Administration, Accounting Majors Address High Demand * A new UC Merced major arrived just in time for Tyrese Francis. When the student starts his third year at the university this fall, he will dive into coursework for a degree in business administration, one of two degrees debuting in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. "I've always wanted to be a leader," sai  more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Adds Multifamily Investment Sales Advisor Shivu Srinivasan as Senior Managing Director in San Francisco Newmark announces the Company has hired Shivu Srinivasan, a multifamily investment sales advisor with more than a decade of acquisition and disposition experience across value-add, core and core-plus propertie  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senate Moves to Curtail Iran War Powers * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Murp  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk * With a new Ebola outbreak announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 15 and declared an international public health emergency just two days later, on top of the recent Andes hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, National Nurses United (NNU) -the nation's lar  more

SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2027 * NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported record revenue for the first quarter ended April 26, 2026, of $81.6 billion, up 20% from the previous quarter and up 85% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP g  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Firefighting Teams Deploy to Kansas to Support Ongoing Response * Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending three wildland fire task forces to Kansas to assist with wildfires in southwest Kansas near Ashland.  The task forces are made up of fire departments from Major County, Noble County, and Washington County an  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, May 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Optical Transport Equipment Market Forecast to Grow 16 Percent in 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industri  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Mark Miller to testify on legality and impacts of the federal Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C.; May 20, 2026: Pacific Legal Foundation Director of Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Mark Miller will testify before the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Federal Lands on Thursday, May 21, during a legislative   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Overtime Pay to Nearly 30 Million Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Mark Takano (D-Calif.) in introducing the Restoring Overtime Pay Act to expand and strengthen overtime protections for nearly 30 million workers. This legislation was introduced amid President Tru  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the horrific shooting that occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego: "Angela and I are horrified by the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Houses of worship and schools should always be places of peace, safety, and community. "  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12670) by flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn and financial economics specialist Baird Webel: * * * Parametric Insurance for Natural Disasters: Frequently Asked Questions The Administration and Congress are considering reform to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The FEMA Review Council issued its final report on May 7, 2026. One of the   more

PASADENA, California, May 19 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Celebrates The Opening Of D Line Subway Extension Section 1 * CHANTILLY, Va. (May 19, 2026) Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) has opened the D Line Subway Extension Section 1 project. The D Line Extension project is being built   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on Passing of Chairman Barney Frank * Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts: "America's working families in Massachusetts and beyond have lost an iconic champion with the passing of Chairman Barney Frank. Chairman Frank was an exceptional legislator, whose name is synonymous with   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 20 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Pipeline elevates Yardi Matrix self storage supply forecast * Long-term rebound in demand seen unlikely as new-construction decline continues SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 20, 2026 - The modest increase in new self storage development activity at the end of 2025 led Yardi(r) Matrix to inc  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College in California plans to repatriate four ceremonial cultural items connected to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the museum identified the items as sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony tied to the Native American community named in the filing. The Benton Museum  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 21 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Students Use President's Sustainability Grants for Campus Innovation In Frank Dining Hall, an overnight oats bar tempts students to enjoy a plant-based breakfast. Throughout campus, Facilities staff are identifying pest control methods that avoid harm to vital pollinators. At the campus Organic Farm, a newly created pond is a habitat for amphibians and reptiles. Each of these student-led projects was made poss  more

BURBANK, California, May 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Burn the Boats (6/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/26) * TUESDAY, JUNE 2 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Burn the Boats" (108) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/26) Logline : R.J. struggles with a difficult decision, while Emi must contend with her family's secrets. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this  more

BURBANK, California, May 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Even Walls Fall Down (6/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/28/26) * TUESDAY, JUNE 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: " Even Walls Fall Down " (109) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/28/26) Logline : After R.J. learns the truth about what happened on the fateful day Lucas stole his camera, he enlists his inner circle to help him take down Victor Ochoa. Stream ep  more

BURBANK, California, May 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: You've Got Bale (6/2) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/26) * TUESDAY, JUNE 2 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "You've Got Bale" (107) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/26) Logline : R.J. takes on a strange case following a grocery store robbery gone wrong. Meanwhile, Emi's loyalty is tested when her father's misdeeds come to light. Stream episodes next day o  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights Costly Impact of Republican Cuts to Food Assistance in the Inland Empire * Rep. Aguilar is a proud cosponsor of the HELP Act, which would expand the reach of United Way's 2-1-1 helpline and connect those in need with social services RIVERSIDE, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) held a press conference at the Inland SoCal United Way and 211+ to discuss the impact Republican cu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Issues Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, issued a statement on the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: "As the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda face another deadly and   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez, Chair of Congressional Renters Caucus, Votes to Pass ROAD to Housing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez, founder and chair of the Congressional Renters Caucus, released the following statement after voting to pass the ROAD to Housing Act: "Congress is finally treating housing affordability with the urgency it deserves, but this cannot be where the work ends. For too man  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * REP. JOYCE BEATTY ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty announced that Cassie Baloue has joined her office as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications. "I'm excited to welcome Cassie to my team as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director," said Congresswoman Beatty. "Cassie's passion for strategic communications and extensive public service exp  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann, Real Estate Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, Reps. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-04), celebrated the House Amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passing the U.S. House of Representatives wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Floor Statement in Support of Landmark Bipartisan Housing Legislation: "Our Housing Bill Is the Most Comprehensive Housing Reform Bill in a Generation and Is a Huge Step Towards Finally Addressing the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises in Our Country." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-C  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closures of Brookdale, Almaden Valley Post Offices * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale and Almaden Valley   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Bay Area Delegation Calling for Federal Investments in Local Trails for Cyclists and Pedestrians * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) and a coalition of Bay Area Members of Congress in urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to prioritize and strengthen federal funding for active transporta  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Moment of Silence in Honor of Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting Victims * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) led her colleagues in a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the lives and legacies of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kazhia, and Nader Awad, who were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego earlier this week. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs' Floor Speech Here Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Takano's Statement on the Passing of Barney Frank * May 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - In celebration of the life, work, and memory of former Congressman Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay and co-founder of the Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC), CEC Chair Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement: "I first met the inimitable Barney Frank in the e  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim's Bill to Rename Tustin Post Office in Honor of Mayor Ursula Kennedy Passes Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed H.R. 3350, legislation introduced by Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) to rename the Tustin Post Office after the late Mayor Ursula Ellen Kennedy. Rep. Kim's bill would designate the U.S. Post Office at 340 East 1 st Street i  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of Joint Forces Training Base-Los Alamitos Medical Evacuation Unit * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Representatives Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-08) and Jeff Crank (R-CO-05) to prevent the deactivation of certain U.S. Army Reserve aviation units. The Prohibit Deact  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Khanna, Moolenaar Release Investigation Exposing Billion-Dollar, China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting Americans Today, Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Ranking Member Ro Khanna and Chairman John Moolenaar released a new investigation exposin  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 20 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists identify brain circuit that helps us "change gears" * Most people have experienced the feeling: switching from one task to another, only to find the brain momentarily stuck in the old mode of thinking. Sometimes, even after realizing a strategy no longer works, the mind keeps returning to it anyway. Neuroscientists call the ability to adapt and shift strategies "cognit  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rep. Maxine Waters, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, D-California, issued the following letter to Michelle Bowman, vice chair for supervision at the Fed, on the stress test for banks. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 28, 2026 The Honorable Michelle Bowman Vice Chair for Supervision Board of Governors of the Federal   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintrod  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senate Fi  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women * Key Takeaways * Women showed higher rates of seven modifiable dementia risk factors, with sex differences observed in 10 of 13 factors studied. * Certain risk factors -particularly cardiovascular and metabolic conditions -were more strongly associated with poorer cognitive performance in women than  more

SAN JOSE, California, May 21 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by chief technology officer Jason Conger: * * * Advancing AI, Automation, and Sovereign Cloud: What's New in the Splunk + Microsoft Partnership Key takeaways 1. Modern networks generate massive amounts of data, but outages drag on for hours because each team only sees their own slice -- no one has a unified view across all domains. 2. Splunk ITSI solves this by combining telemetry from   more

POMONA, California, May 21 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Students Build the Future of AI at Cal Poly Pomona's AI Fair & Hackathon At Cal Poly Pomona, students aren't just exploring artificial intelligence, they're building it. The 2026 AI Fair & Hackathon in April brought campus innovation to life, showcasing student creativity, industry collaboration, and the growing role of intelligent technologies in everyday life. Centered on the them  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 20 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Students welcomed into Trine business honor society * Trine University welcomed 13 students into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 17. Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at institutions accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. At Trine, the society is  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Study: Hospital Wastewater Reveals Drug-Resistant Fungus Strains Months Before Patients Show Symptoms * A new UNLV-led wastewater surveillance study brings scientists one step closer in the global race to detect and deter skyrocketing cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus that puts hospital patients at risk of serious blood, heart, or brain infections. Candida auris present  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Sutter Health Recognized in Anthem Blue Cross Annual Care Provider Recognition Program Not-for-Profit Healthcare System's Medical Groups Honored Among the Top Healthcare Providers in Anthem's National Network * NORTHERN CALIF. - Sutter Health today announced it earned recognition as one of only four California recipients in Anthem Blue Cross' Care Provider Recognition Program. Developed   more

CUPERTINO, California, May 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * The App Store stopped over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025 * The App Store was built on two core principles: provide users with a secure, trusted place to discover apps, and offer developers a vibrant marketplace to grow their businesses. Delivering on these principles requires vigi  more

DAVIS, California, May 20 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything * Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it -slowly growing in your store-bought blueberries, tomatoes or even on your beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that could resist the fungus. New research from the University  more

RENO, Nevada, May 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * The Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin * Lertxundia is defined as "A group of," or "a grove of aspen trees" in Euskara, the Basque language. Lertxundia is also home to a unique type of cultural art, Basque arborglyphs. Artistic rubbings of these arborglyphs are now one of the latest additions to the permanent collection of the Jon Bilbao Basque Library. In 2022, University Libraries donor   more

PASADENA, California, May 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The Origins of Nereid, Neptune's Most Eccentric Moon * Neptune, the farthest of the planets, acts like a shepherd for the outer solar system, gravitationally scattering distant asteroids known as Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). Understanding Neptune's history gives important clues to how the rest of the solar system evolved to its present state. Neptune itself is unique-tilted 30 degrees on   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Time's Up: Attorney General Bonta Announces Felony Charges Against Southern California Jeweler for $1.5 Million Phantom Rolex Scheme * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the dismantling of a luxury watch fraud scheme and felony charges filed against a local jewelry store owner accused of swindling 22 victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars f  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Torres Fights Against Taxpayer-Funded Perks for Narco- and Child- Traffickers in New Appropriations Amendment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment in response to the outrageous perks provided to convicted narcotrafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez after he was pardoned by Donald Trump, taking steps  more

BURBANK, California, May 20 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Toy Story 4 (6/7) * SUNDAY, JUNE 7 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Toy Story 4 Logline: When Woody, Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with Forky, the innocent little craft-project-turned-toy, his hilarious antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters -and one long-lost friend. Stream on Disney+. Media Contacts You must   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Treasury Disrupts Sinaloa Cartel Narco-Terrorist Fentanyl Trafficking Operations Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than a dozen individuals and entities, comprising two distinct networks, linked to the terrorist Sinaloa Cartel and its fentanyl trafficking activities. Armando de Jesus Ojeda Aviles (Ojeda Aviles)   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Cytokine-armored CAR-T cell therapy helps eliminate aggressive brain tumors in preclinical study New approach recruits the body's immune system to attack glioblastoma while reducing treatment-related toxicity * Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new cytokine-armored CAR-T cell therapy that helps the immune sy  more

MANOA, Hawaii, May 21 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Cancer Center researcher Carbone awarded Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for pioneering cancer research Landmark discovery on mesothelioma to be recognized at Washington, D.C., ceremony * University of Hawai'i Cancer Center researcher Dr. Michele Carbone has been named the recipient of the distinguished 2026 Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research, the National Foundation for Cancer Re  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan scientist receives $1.6 million from National Institute of General Medical Sciences to refine gene therapy vectors By Jim Fessenden Phillip Tai, PhD, received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to investigate the basic mechanisms of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV) using high-resolution DNA sequencing technology. The  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 20 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Marks Spring Commencement Season with 2026 Grad Walk * Honoring resilience, global reach, and the journeys behind 9,400+ graduates UMGC welcomed more than 2,700 spring graduates at Grad Walk in Maryland May 14-17, 2026. Every University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) 2026 graduate walks a different path: A mother inspired by her teenage daughter who, after a traumatic brain injur  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Davis plans to repatriate a cultural item affiliated with the Blue Lake Rancheria under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states the item identified for repatriation is a basket classified as an object of cultural patrimony. University officials determined the basket has ongoing historical, traditional and cultural importance central to t  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Davis, plans to repatriate three cultural items to the Blue Lake Rancheria, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the items meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and have cultural affiliation with the Tribe. The items consist of two baskets and a basket fragment held by UC Davis. According to the   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Eviatar Yemini receives research innovation award for second straight year By Pat Sargent For the second consecutive year, Eviatar Yemini, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School, has received a Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award for a cross-disciplinary project advancing fundamental understanding of how neural systems adapt to today's rap  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * University of New Mexico honors 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize recipients * The University of New Mexico announced recently the recipients of the 2026 Paul Bartlett Re Peace Prize, a biennial award recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to fostering peace, compassion and human understanding. Virtual ceremony QR code The prize honors UNM students, faculty, staff, al  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 21 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Comets Aim To Grab NASA Acclaim for Redesign of Tool-Cart Handle By: Kim Horner Bulky gloves and pressurized suits could make it challenging for astronauts to maneuver a tool cart on the moon. Enter a team of six University of Texas at Dallas engineering students who aim to make the job easier and safer by redesigning the cart's handle for possible use in a future NASA lunar mission. Team La  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated. * The world's forests form a vast network of carbon reservoirs, keeping carbon sequestered from the atmosphere, where its presence is disrupting Earth's climate systems. Many corporate, national and state clima  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Women's Athletics Programs Receive Significant Estate Gift A significant gift from the estate of the late Roy C. Miller will add support to the Roy C. Miller Women's Athletics Fund for University of Wyoming Athletics. This generous gift will continue to foster excellence and provide financial support for women's athletics programs. "Roy had a passion for women's athletics," says Tom Burman, UW's directo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against th  more

MERCED, California, May 20 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * W.M. Keck Foundation Expands Investment in UC Merced's Bold Scientific Research * The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded UC Merced nearly $1.8 million in new grants that fuel ambitious research and give early-career scientists a crucial boost at a pivotal stage of their careers. One of the nation's most prominent private supporters of basic science, the Los Angeles-based foundation is directing  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Pushes Back Against Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Ruling and Leads Floor Block in Opposition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and California's former Secretary of State, condemned the Supreme Court's Louisiana v Callais ruling at a Senate Judici  more

LOMA LINDA, California, May 20 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Why kids and teens should avoid energy drinks * Children's Hospital Chief of General Pediatrics Chad Vercio explains why energy drinks aren't safe for kids and teens Energy drinks are continuing to grow in popularity among teens, with up to 50% of adolescents consuming energy drinks, according to the CDC. But how safe are energy drinks for kids or teens? Chad Vercio, MD, Division Chief of Gene  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Wildfires and 'a Category 4 or 5 Santa Ana event' * Southern California's long dry spell and warm weather meant the region was primed for the current wildfires when strong Santa Ana winds hit this week -similar to the winds and conditions that sparked Los Angeles County's devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in January 2025, said UCLA climate and wildfire scientist Alex Hall. The 1,700  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Yale Peabody Museum, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, intends to repatriate eight cultural items affiliated with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The action is being carried out under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, which governs the return of Native American cultural items to affiliated Tribes and Native Haw  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 20 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Gruber Foundation awards 2026 prizes for contributions in cosmology, genetics, and neuroscience The Gruber Foundation today recognized five scientists who have made significant contributions to the fields of cosmology, genetics, and neuroscience. Recipients of the Gruber International Prize Program will receive a total of $1.5 million for research that inspires and enables fundamental shifts in knowledge and c  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft * WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Washington Times on May 19, 2026. By Todd Young In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics -a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. -lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out wha  more